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Western Union Admits Anti-Money Laundering and Consumer Fraud Violations

Wednesday, February 1 by Caston Countz

Attorney General Jim Hood announced Tuesday that popular money-transfer service Western Union will implement a comprehensive anti-fraud program in response to widespread claims of consumer fraud by third parties who use the service in their criminal schemes. As part of a settlement with Mississippi and... Read More.

Purvis Resident Going to Prison for Child Exploitation

Thursday, October 27 by Caston Countz

Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that a Purvis man is going to prison for possessing child pornography. Jonathan Thomas Davis, 18, waived his indictment and pleaded guilty today to a bill of information to one count of child exploitation before Forrest County Circuit Court... Read More.

Attorney General Jim Hood Announced That Big 3 Credit Reporting Agencies Will Overhaul Credit Reporting Practices and End Deceptive Marketing In Mississippi

Wednesday, October 19 by Caston Countz

Mississippians to Receive Unlimited Free Credit Reports; Agencies to pay $7.1 million to state Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies will overhaul their business practices and offer Mississippians unlimited access to free credit

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Take Steps to Prevent Online Crime

Saturday, October 15 by Caston Countz

Internet crime is constantly taking place, and it often goes undetected. As technology continues to improve and play a greater role in our lives, criminals are also refining their skills online. Attorney General Jim Hood today asked Mississippi consumers and businesses to continue to be... Read More.